The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, dropped 1.94 percent to 64.82 as advanced biofuels sagged. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) retreated 8.70 percent to $0.21, while Codexis (CDXS) shed 4.58 percent to $1.46. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) gave back 6.62 percent to $2.77 percent to $2.96. Overall, declines led […]
The Biofuels Digest Index, an index of publicly traded biofuels stocks, slipped 0.30 percent to 66.10 as advanced biofuels edged down. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) plunged 17.86 percent to $0.23, whileKiOR 9KIOR) dumped 8.05 percent to $2.17. Among other equities, Amyris (AMRS) rallied 6.47 percent to $2.96. Overall, declines led advances 3 to 2 […]
Raizen, Iogen commence construction on the first of what could be up to eight projects by 2024. After years of developing cellulosic ethanol technology in Canada, Iogen turns on the afterburners in Brazil with bagasse and cane straw. And finds the right partner in Raizen. In Brazil, Raizen has started construction on a 10 […]
In China, researchers from Lanzhou University, BGI and other institutes have succeeded in unraveling the whole genome sequence of desert poplar, Populus euphratica, and the genetic bases underlying poplar to against salt stress. This work provides new insights for understanding the genetic basis of tree adaptation to salt stress and facilitating the genetic breeding of […]
In India, the city municipal corporation for Coimbatore has selected a private firm based in Pune to set up a bio methanation plant with a capacity to process 5 tonnes of vegetable and other organic waste. The plant will use the resulting biogas for use by local community kitchens and to power street lights. According […]
In California and Iowa, Arcadia Biosciences and DuPont Pioneer announced their intention to collaborate to develop enabling technology to help manage pollen flow in sorghum. This technology will help facilitate the development and deployment of agronomic and quality traits in the crop. Under the agreement, Arcadia receives exclusive global rights to develop specified Pioneer technology […]
N-butanol pioneer gains altitude in tough market; Sofinnova and Swire Group join investor group; company receives CMEC shareholder approval on purchase agreement of 23 Mgy ethanol plant In the UK, Green Biologics announced the closing of a $25 million Series B round led by Sofinnova Partners with strategic participation by Swire Pacific Limited. Follow on […]
In Texas, Benchmark Energy announced plans to develop its own coolant/antifreeze product line in the US. Mark Bateman, Chairman and CEO of BenchMark Energy commented, “Benchmark Energy is pleased to announce the development of its own line of coolant and anti-freeze products to potentially expand our revenue growth within the company. Although in the initial […]
In Massachusetts, Cambrian Innovation announced the installation of EcoVolt, the world’s first biologically enhanced wastewater treatment system, at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, CA. Developed with assistance from the National Science Foundation, EcoVolt uses electrogenic organisms to generate clean energy from wastewater. These recently discovered organisms convert wastewater pollutants into electricity, which is subsequently funneled to […]
In Canada, the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development announced $12 million in funding to go to AV Cell Inc. in Atholville, New Brunswick, for capital upgrades to treat two mill effluent streams using an anaerobic process. This form of effluent treatment will allow the mill to produce more renewable energy […]
